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AK05 UGX

2005 Renault Trafic

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,993 mi
Last recorded132,993 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Trafic110,454 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UGX
MakeRenault
ModelTrafic
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 132,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside/suspension components corroded commensurate with age

n/s/f strut top/bearing worn

Fail 19 May 2026 132,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underside/suspension components corroded commensurate with age

n/s/f strut top/bearing worn

Pass 5 May 2025 130,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing worn

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox gaiter/oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake lever free play

Fail 5 May 2025 130,450 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail upper bearing collapsed/deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut bearing worn

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox gaiter/oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive various (engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake lever free play

Pass 6 May 2024 129,457 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 127,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Apr 2023 127,786 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake cables corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 120,073 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2021 118,634 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2020 114,756 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,622 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @clip next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 113,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @clip next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 108,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 103,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,374 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,499 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 89,127 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 28 Apr 2010 85,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 77,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 57,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 57,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Renault Trafic?

Based on 2,295,828 MOT tests across 175,187 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,040
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
175,187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 87,451
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 47,215
position lamp(s) not working 43,068
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 42,772
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,030
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AK05 UGX is a 2005 Renault Trafic in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Trafic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 110,454 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Trafic fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 87,451 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 UGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Trafic typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Trafic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK05 UGX is a 2005 Renault Trafic, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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